State Agencies

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

The ODFW is responsible for the fish and wildlife programs in Oregon. ODFW plays a crucial role in protecting the state’s fish and wildlife species, and the habitats they depend on, through Oregon’s Conservation and Nearshore strategies, Native Fish Conservation Policy, fish conservation and recovery plans, and native fish research.

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is a government agency in the executive branch state of Montana in the United States with responsibility for protecting sustainable fish, wildlife, and state-owned park resources in Montana for the purpose of providing recreational activities. FWP's Mission: Steward the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game mission is: All wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds, and fish, within the state of Idaho, is hereby declared to be the property of the state of Idaho. It shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated, and managed.